Korean Ground Beef and Rice Bowls - South Houston Moms

This recipe was adapted from The Recipe Critic
Author: Alyssa Rivers

This recipe is a family favorite! I double the recipe because its that good and leftovers make a quick yummy snack!

The ground beef takes only minutes to brown but you still get that delicious Korean flavor in this meal.  The brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and ginger combination is the best.

It helps take the flavor to next level with the simple kitchen ingredients.  The best part is that because we love Asian flavors so much I always have these ingredients on hand.  All I have to do is buy a pound of ground beef each week.

You guys are going to love this meal just as much as we do!  It is so delicious when served over rice and I even like to add some veggies to my bowl to make it a well rounded meal.

Sprinkle with some sesame seeds and freshly chopped green onions and you have about the easiest meal that you will ever make!  You will make this again and again!

Prep time 5 minutes
Cook time 15 minutes
Serves 4

  • 1 pound lean ground beef 90% lean
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups hot cooked white, brown or jasmine rice
  • sliced green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
  1. In a large skillet cook the ground beef (or chicken) and garlic breaking it into crumbles over medium heat until its no longer pink.
  2. In a small bowl whisk brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, red petter flakes and pepper. Pour over the ground beef and let simmer another minute or two.
  3. Serve over hot rice and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

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